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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 24 years).
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river in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02338840, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 24 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.36 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 23 ft³/s over 24 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YELLOWJACKET CREEK-HAMMETT RD, BLW HOGANSVILLE, GA (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 96° L: 72°
Overcast
Overcast
78°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
55%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
76°
3 AM
Overcast
73°
6 AM
Overcast
72°
9 AM
Overcast
76°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Sunny
96°
6 PM
Sunny
95°
9 PM
Clear
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Georgia.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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